Free to Fly - Short Animation - Nigeria

Director Okeremute "Okayray" Ovuorho

Perry and Linda are deeply in love with each other and are content with their quiet life. They lived in a small, peaceful community until some mysterious strangers invaded their community. In pain, sorrow and disbelief, Perry found himself in a totally strange land, far away from his soulmate. Their lives were turned upside down.

​Okeremute Ovuorho is an animator and a cinematographer. He worked in various media organizations including BBC Media Action in Nigeria. He attended several animation workshops organized by The French Institute of Nigeria and the German embassy. His is the winner of the Nigeria Film corporation competition in script writing for the animation child film project.

AniFab judge's aggregate score for Free To Fly is 8.3 out of 10 with this judge writing: "Engaging, important, enlightening, presented by a voice and soul that knows this tale is real.  These events happen just this way.  I believe it is important to hear these stories from the citizens who live and are invested in these places.  Its important for AniFab to support them. Nice job Mr. Ovuorho.​"